Security

Arrest of Facebook exec, now freed, stirs debate in Brazil

Executive was jailed overnight after WhatsApp failed to turn over info requested by police

RSA: Geolocation shows just how dead privacy is

Where you are says a lot about what you do, what you think, what you believe and how you live. And data about all of that is being collected from our mobile devices

How sound-fingerprinting could spot grid attackers

Like a human’s voice box, electrical equipment creates unique sounds. Scientists think those identifiers could be used to look for industrial control attacks. IoT could be a beneficiary, too.

Microsoft defends PCs, post network penetration

Because sometimes bad things happen, Microsoft is bringing the security fight inside.

Decision against Apple would give FBI ‘dangerous’ power

Friction between law enforcement and tech sector on full display as FBI makes its case for tools to allow it to break into San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.

Apple formally appeals judge’s iPhone unlocking order

The company asks a higher court to rule against the FBI request, just in case its motion to vacate wasn't the right move

DOD to invite security experts to Hack the Pentagon

The cyber bug bounty program is a first for the federal government, but you'll need to undergo a background check

Attorney general and NSA director pitch cyber-security industry for cooperation

NSA seeks to combine offense and defense in its spy efforts

NSA chief Michael Rogers argues against a presidential commission's proposal to restrict the NSA to foreign intelligence, and asks the tech industry for help

How much security can you turn over to AI?

Machine learning and behavioral analytics could help you detect attacks faster – or stop them before they even start.